Explore the Family Name Lenski
The meaning of Lenski
Polish (Leński): habitational name for someone from any of the places called Leńce in Podlaskie Voivodeship or Leńcze in Silesian Voivodeship. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Brendan. German Gerhard.
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How common is the last name Lenski in the United States?
The surname Lenski was ranked as the 53,299th most popular surname in 2000 and slipped to 59,742nd in 2010, showing a decrease of 12.09% in popularity over the decade, according to Decennial U.S. Census data. The count of individuals with Lenski as their last name also decreased from 364 in 2000 to 338 in 2010, a drop of 7.14%. The proportion of Lenskis per 100,000 people followed a similar trend, going down by 15.38% from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,299 | #59,742 | -12.09% |
| Count | 364 | 338 | -7.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lenski
In terms of ethnicity, the Lenski surname was primarily associated with individuals identifying as White, with 96.98% in 2000 and an increase to 97.93% in 2010. There were no recorded Lenskis who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. However, there was a small percentage (1.92%) in 2000 who identified with two or more races, but that number dropped to zero by 2010, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.98% | 97.93% | 0.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.92% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |